THEATRE ROYAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4381, 29 March 1893, Page 2

THEATRE ROYAL.

Wesleyan Concert

Tho concert held in the Masterton Theatre Royal last evening, in aid of the funds for the extension of the Weßleyan Church, was well attended, and an excellent muetcal programme *as faithfully carriod out by the promoters, Tho thorough success of the concert may be attributed to the interest taken in the matter by the united choir, and the vpry able conductorship of Mr J. Boagey. Under the baton of this gentlemen all the choruses and anthems were faithfully given, the part singing' being evenly and tunotully rendered. Miss Williams as tho organist and pianiste, accompanied all the itomß, and deserves a deal' of prajse fpr her efficiept playing. Mr A. yon_ Keisouberg'e Maßperton orchestra received will merited applause for their fine rendition of two overtures, *'L'Jtaliana in Algerja" in the first portion of the programme, and '* 11 Trovatore" for the opening of tjie second, Mrs Muller undertook the lion's share of the vocal part of tho concert, appearing in two solos, " Resignation" and " Tell Me My Heart," also taking the principal parts in the quartettes and choruses. This accomplished lady 1 has lost none of her vocal charms slnco lastheard in Mas. terton, and was accorded a warm reception on making he: appearance last evening. Tho gem of the evening was undoubtedly her Binging of Bibhop'B beautiful song, and in responie to an en< thusiastio encore, the charming "Cushls Macreo" was given. Tho first part of the programme was strictly sacred, consistmg principally of anthems by the choir Mr Nicholls sang' Gounod's old song, "Nazareth," with intense expression, and Mr Boagey was heard to great advantage in "Ora Pro Nobis."' A quartette by Mrs Boagey, Miss Peny and Messrsßosgey and Yenng, entitled "God is a Spirit," waa a yeiy pleasing item, tho voices blending well together, In the secular portiop, tho choir was again prominent in three glees,' !' Ripe Strawberries'' b'etog the javorito apd best rendered selection, Mr P. R, Robinaon favoured the audience with "The Bedouin Love Song," which suited lub fine voice splendidly, and his hearers were not satisfied until he returned with "True till Death," Mr Kalph was in rare voice, and his "Mat. ador" created a decided impression, as did also" Rooked in tho Cradle of the Deep," at his hands, The cumio element was introduced into the proceedings by the appearance of Mr Dash, who sang in an intensely funny manner" The Grass Widow." We must not omit to mention the able manner in which the flute obligatos were played by Mr J, Kershaw. Some ve;y telling accompaniments in the choruses weie blbo completely mastered by this gentleman, showing musical ability in no mean degree' ,' ■' ' The stage appoinfcienti wore good, and the Bcenic'effectji eicejler.j, ? The whole choir, consisting of some'thirty tastefully dressed ladies and gentjemeu, were asaM upon the platform,